The Best Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe

This egg roll in a bowl is the easiest 30-minute one-pan dinner ever! It’s filled with egg roll-inspired flavor with tons of fresh veggies and in a delicious sauce with soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic.

Easy Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe

This hearty one-pot wonder combines hearty ground beef with crisp sauteed cabbage all tossed in a tangy, salty sauce made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Finish with sliced green onion, toasted sesame seeds, and crispy wonton strips for a delicious meal your whole family will love!

Ingredients to Make an Egg Roll in a Bowl

• Soy Sauce: Use low-sodium soy sauce if you prefer. You can also substitute with coconut aminos.
• Seasoned Rice Vinegar: Seasoned rice vinegar is rice vinegar with added sugar and salt. You can find it in most grocery stores in the Asian section.
• Brown Sugar: Light brown sugar is best, but dark will also work.
• Garlic & Ginger: I like to use garlic paste and ginger paste for this recipe because it saves on prep time. You can also use freshly minced or grated garlic and ginger. Substitute with 3/4 of a teaspoon of garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger if you don’t have fresh on hand.
• Toasted Sesame Oil: Regular sesame oil will work if you can’t find toasted sesame oil but toasted has SO much more flavor, it’s worth an extra look. Peanut oil would work as a substitute but will change the flavor.
• Ground Beef: I typically use an 85/15 or 80/20 lean ground beef. Remember, fat equals flavor, so don’t be afraid of it! You can substitute beef with ground turkey, ground chicken, or ground pork.
• Yellow Onion: Yellow or white onion will work for this recipe.
• Carrots: Use matchstick carrots from the grocery store to save on prep time.
• Green Onion: Green onions are my favorite way to add fresh flavor to this egg roll bowl. You could substitute with fresh chopped cilantro for an herby element.
• Bagged Cabbage “Coleslaw Mix”: If you can’t find coleslaw mix at the grocery store, you can thinly slice cabbage yourself.

How to Make Egg Roll in a Bowl

Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, sesame oil, and a couple large pinches of salt and pepper.

Cook ground beef in toasted sesame oil until browned. Add onion and carrots and cook for 4 minutes.

Add garlic, ginger, green onion, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute.

Add coleslaw mix and cook for a couple minutes until the cabbage begins to wilt.

Stir sauce into the meat and veggie mixture and cook for a couple minutes.

Serve with brown rice and garnish with wonton strips, green onion, and toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy!

Pick your Protein

You can use your favorite ground meat for this recipe. Some great options include:

• ground beef
• ground turkey
• ground chicken
• ground pork

Tips for Making the Best Egg Roll in a Bowl

• Don’t overcook the cabbage! Only saute the cabbage for a couple minutes until it wilts. If you cook it too much it will get very soft and there will be less of a textural variety in the dish. It’s best if the cabbage still has a slight bit of crunch.
• Get creative! Feel free to switch up the ingredients to suit your family’s taste. Add water chestnuts, mushrooms, or bean sprouts!
• Add some spice! Stir in a pinch or two of crushed red peppers to add some heat to this dish.

FAQ

How many calories are in an egg roll in a bowl?

Depending on the ingredients you use, there are roughly 260 calories per serving of this egg roll in a bowl. This recipe makes about 4 servings but you could stretch it further depending on what you’re serving with it. Serving it over rice will bulk up the meal and you can stretch it a bit further.

What does egg roll in a bowl taste like?

Egg roll in a bowl tastes reminiscent of an egg roll but a bit more flavorful. Ground beef or ground pork is sauteed with cabbage, carrot, garlic, and ginger and then tossed in a delicious soy sauce mixture made with rice vinegar, brown sugar, and toasted sesame oil. Garnish with green onion, toasted sesame seeds, and wonton strips to truly delight your tastebuds.

Make Egg Roll in a Bowl Ahead of Time

I don’t recommend assembling the bowls too far in advance because they may get soggy. Instead, prepare all the ingredients ahead of time and store them separately so all you have to do is cook, assemble, and eat!

Storing Leftovers

Store egg roll in a bowl in an airtight container in the fridge. They’ll stay fresh for a couple days but after that, it may end up a bit soggy.

Reheating Egg Roll in a Bowl

Reheat egg roll in a bowl in a large skillet over medium heat until warmed through. You can also microwave it in 30-60 second increments until warmed through.

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